Islamabad
\nFederal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, stated that ensuring dignity, protection, fair wages, and equal opportunities for workers in Pakistan is the government\u2019s top priority.
\nHe expressed these views while addressing a ceremony held in Islamabad on the occasion of International Labour Day, organized by the Ittehad Union of All Pakistan OGDCL Employees (Registered) CBA.
\nThe event was attended by Secretary Workers Welfare Fund Zulfiqar Ahmed, Managing Director of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited Ahmed Hayat Lak, Managing Director OEC Naseer Khan Kashani, President of the All Pakistan OGDCL Employees Union (Registered) CBA Zahid Hussain Bhutto, General Secretary of the Packages Group Workers Union Sheikh Mohsin Ilyas and office-bearers of labor unions from various provinces.
\nThe Federal Minister said that workers are the backbone of any nation, and their hard work plays a key role in Pakistan\u2019s development, industrial stability, and global recognition.
\nHe added that the government is committed to protecting workers\u2019 rights not only at the national level but also internationally.
\nChaudhry Salik Hussain stated that over 762,000 Pakistanis were provided employment abroad last year, while remittances reached approximately $40 billion.
\nHe further noted that new employment opportunities have been created through agreements with countries including Italy, Qatar, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia.
\nHighlighting financial support for workers, he said that the marriage grant has been increased from Rs. 400,000 to Rs. 600,000, while the death grant has been raised from Rs. 800,000 to Rs. 1,000,000.
\nThe Federal Minister announced that soon, houses and flats will be allotted on merit to industrial workers in Islamabad, including OGDCL workers.
\nChaudhry Salik Hussain also shared that pensions under the Employees\u2019 Old-Age Benefits Institution have been increased, while digital reforms\u2014such as the Workers Welfare Fund mobile app and the e-Protector system\u2014have enhanced convenience and transparency.
\nHe said that strict actions have been taken against illegal recruitment agents to protect workers from exploitation.
\nThe Federal Minister reaffirmed that his family has always stood with workers and will continue to do so.
\nChaudhry Salik Hussain emphasized the need to build a society where justice, equality, and dignified living opportunities for workers are ensured. He concluded by paying tribute to workers and praying for their prosperity and a bright future.
\nAt the end of the ceremony, commemorative shields were presented to the Federal Minister and other distinguished guests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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